Walking on rest days?

[purplewalker]

Before starting this I would walk briskly probs 5 days out if 7, taking in as many hills as I could find for around 20-30 mins. Can I still walk on my rest days? Not sure especially as left calf stiff/ aches?But feels odd to drop back even though it’s much tough doing C25K . Hope you can help. I’m on WK3R2.

[Hidden]

Well, I walk everyday, even on run days; I usually do something else on non run days too, cycle, swim, long distance walk, some weights, hoping to join a clas to do something too. If you've always done it, I would continue to do it.

[purplewalker Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thanks!

[mrrun Graduate]

By all means, walking is one of the best exercises. I walk as much as possible, especially during rest days and after long runs. Anything to keep the engine going is good for you!

[purplewalker Graduate in reply to mrrun]

Brill! Was just a bit worried I should be resting Achilles as very stiff. I’ll keep it moving then!

[AnnieW55]

Walking is good cross-training as the motion is different to running and uses muscles in a different way. For your calves - are you stretching them after your runs? If so and still stiff/achy you could try using a foam roller or even a rolling pin.

[purplewalker Graduate in reply to AnnieW55]

I am stretching but maybe not enough. I’ll dig out the rolling pin !

[WouldRatherBeReading]

I run with my dogs and walk them on rest days 😊

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Please read the guide to the plan healthunlocked.com/couchto5... which explains rest days.